ArrivalUpon arrival, before entering the building, children will be greeted by one of their instructors & signed in.
During ClassBe ready to have the time of your life!
DismissalDismissal is different for our younger and older students. At the end of our Acting Academy classes (grades 6-12th), as was done previously, students will be dismissed from the classroom out to their parent’s vehicle.
Upon registering for Drama Kids of the Capital Region, all parents are required to sign our policy and release of liability agreements. Students are NOT able to participate in Drama Kids unless these policies are agreed to, signed and dated. They are included here for your review:
The safety and well-being of our students, families, and staff is Drama Kids of Capital Region’s highest priority. We have been and will continue to follow the information and guidance provided by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the World Health Organization (WHO), as well as the New York State Department of Health (NYSDOH). *Drama Kids has lifted our mask mandate as per NYS, ACDOH and CDC guidelines. Wearing a mask in class is now OPTIONAL.* Although mask wearing will be optional, the COVID-19 pandemic is still real and we should continue to take precautions so that we can all stay healthy. We should continue to take appropriate measures such as hand washing, covering our mouth/nose when we sneeze or cough, observing personal space, and opening windows to take advantage of the fresh air.
*Effective 4/7/2022, masks are optional at the Egg Performing Arts Center, our "Take 2" Spring Performance Venue for the weekend of June 3-5. Of course, patrons and performers may continue to wear masks at any time should they choose. Vaccination is not required. Should health authorities issue policy changes in response to a change in COVID infection rates, the Egg reserves the right to comply with such changes and recommendations, including the reinstatement of mask wearing.
Drama Kids of the Capital Region will closely monitor the health and attendance of all students, families, and staff.
***Notify the Director immediately at (518) 458-1313 or [email protected] if your child or a member of your household has been diagnosed with or exposed to Coronavirus. This includes if your place of employment is closed due to a positive or presumptive positive case. Please also notify us if your child exhibits any respiratory symptoms. The CDC continues to emphasize the risk of any illness if reduced with proper hand-washing, staying away from others who are ill, and if you are ill, staying home until you are symptom free for 24 hours. To help stop the spread of the COVID 19, we are denying or deferring participation if your child/children test positive for COVID-19 and/or are experiencing any cold or flu-like symptoms such as cough, fever, shortness of breath, or any other upper respiratory problems . Covid Return to Class Protocol If your child has been identified with symptoms which could be consistent with a COVID-19 diagnosis, we strongly recommend that you have your child seen by a healthcare provider or the local Department of Health, within 48 hours.
The following describes the protocols the NYS Department of Health has put in place to ensure a safe return to school (updated as of 1/11/22). In order for a student to return to Drama Kids, one of the following scenarios must occur: FOR ALL STUDENTS- REGARDLESS OF VACCINATION STATUS For ALL Students Who Test Positive for COVID:
For ALL Students Who Have COVID-like Symptoms: If your child has NO KNOWN CONTACT with someone who has been diagnosed with COVID, your child may return to school when:
For ALL Students who present with COVID-like symptoms and have tested positive for COVID within the last 90 days: Your child must remain out of school until:
FOR FULLY VACCINATED Students ONLY Fully vaccinated is defined as fourteen (14) days post 2nd shot of Pfizer or Moderna OR single shot of Johnson & Johnson. For Fully Vaccinated Students Who Have A COVID Exposure and Do Not Have Symptoms:
For Fully Vaccinated Students Who Have Traveled Internationally Within The Past Seven (7) Days: Please note: These rules do not apply to domestic travel. Currently there are no restrictions or testing requirements related to return after domestic travel.
FOR UNVACCINATED OR PARTIALLY VACCINATED STUDENTS ONLY For Unvaccinated or Partially Vaccinated Students Who Have A COVID Exposure and Do Not Have Symptoms:
For Unvaccinated or Partially Vaccinated Students Who Have Traveled Internationally Within The Past Seven (7) Days: Please note: These rules do not apply to domestic travel. Currently there are no restrictions or testing requirements related to return after domestic travel.
Drama Kids is committed to ensuring that all of its staff, students, and families are taught and re-taught new expectations related to all public health policies and protocols.
Cleaning & DisinfectingDrama Kids of the Capital Region has developed a cleaning schedule to ensure all heavily used objects are disinfected and clean. This may include cleaning objects/surfaces not ordinarily cleaned daily such as doorknobs, light switches, classroom sink handles, countertops, desks, chairs, and playground structures.
Before Arrival
At Arrival
At Dismissal
Face Masks
General Notes
Campers with Chronic Health IssuesWe understand that some symptoms of chronic illnesses overlap with symptoms of COVID-19 and want to make sure that your child can spend as much time at camp as possible. If your child has a chronic illness you can have their physician fill out a letter stating your child's chronic condition, symptoms, frequency of symptoms, and any other pertinent information. It can be emailed to us at [email protected], or faxed to us at 518-618-1344.
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